Indian American lawmakers joined the nation on Veterans Day to pay tribute to the men and women who have dedicated their lives to defending U.S. freedoms.
Expressing deep appreciation for their service, the lawmakers emphasized the importance of honoring veterans' sacrifices and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting them and their families.
Rep. Ro Khanna, U.S. representative from California’s 17th congressional district, emphasized the importance of Veterans Day as a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by those in the armed forces. "This Veterans Day, we must honor and thank the many generations of men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country’s freedom. It is the highest calling," Khanna wrote on X.
He also stressed the need to ensure that veterans and their families have access to essential resources, saying, "Let us recommit to ensuring our veterans and military families always have the resources and support they need to live full lives and thrive in their communities."
This Veterans Day, we must honor and thank the many generations of men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country’s freedom. It is the highest calling.
— Rep. Ro Khanna (@RepRoKhanna) November 11, 2024
Let us recommit to ensuring our veterans and military families always have the resources and support they need to…
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, U.S. representative from Washington’s 7th congressional district, echoed Khanna’s sentiments, calling the holiday a special moment to acknowledge veterans' sacrifices. “Today is Veterans Day — a time to send our thanks to all those who have sacrificed so much to defend our freedoms and values," Jayapal shared on X. "To all those who have served and put their lives on the line — thank you."
Today is Veterans Day — a time to send our thanks to all those who have sacrificed so much to defend our freedoms and values.
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) November 11, 2024
To all those who have served and put their lives on the line — thank you.
Rep. Shri Thanedar, who represents Michigan’s 13th congressional district, extended his gratitude, recognizing veterans for their bravery and dedication. "Happy Veterans Day to the brave men and women who have served our nation and fought to protect our freedoms," Thanedar posted. "Thank you for your service to our nation. We are forever grateful."
Happy Veterans Day to the brave men and women who have served our nation and fought to protect our freedoms.
— Shri Thanedar (@ShriThanedar) November 11, 2024
Thank you for your service to our nation. We are forever grateful.
In California, Rep. Ami Bera, representing the state’s 7th congressional district, extended a message of appreciation to veterans in his district and across the nation. "Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all the brave men and women from Sacramento County and across our great nation who have served," Bera said. "We are deeply grateful for your dedication and sacrifice."
Happy Veterans Day!
— Ami Bera, M.D. (@RepBera) November 11, 2024
Thank you to all the brave men and women from #SacramentoCounty and across our great nation who have served.
We are deeply grateful for your dedication and sacrifice.
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, U.S. representative from Illinois’s 8th congressional district, also honored veterans, recognizing their commitment to the country. "Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our country at home and abroad," Krishnamoorthi stated on X. "Thank you to all the veterans for your courage, commitment, and sacrifice."
Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our country at home and abroad. Thank you to all the veterans for your courage, commitment, and sacrifice. pic.twitter.com/f5dZisxDAt
— Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (@CongressmanRaja) November 11, 2024
Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, is celebrated on Nov. 11 each year. First observed to commemorate the end of World War I, the holiday has since been broadened to honor all U.S. veterans. The day serves as a reminder of the enduring dedication of America’s armed forces, and, as these lawmakers highlighted, the importance of continuing to support veterans long after their service ends.
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